Alzheimers Therapists in Springfield, MA

Reminiscence Therapy, Relational Cultural Theory, and Expressive Therapies are implemented to assist individual in maintaining connection and reducing withdrawal during the progression of Alzheimer's and other related dementias.

Though I haven't yet worked with any Alzheimers clients, I have worked with some Parkinson's subjects as well as other neurological problems. Hypnosis has been shown to be effective in helping with Parkinson's tremors as well as other aspects of the condition including depression. I was asked if I could help someone suffering from a condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which is related to ALS or Lou Gehrigs disease. It is a condition with no cure or treatment. When I first met the client, he had been deteriorating for 12 years and was expected to die soon. He was confined to a wheelchair and could no longer speak. He drooled constantly and though wearing a bib, already in the morning was soaked with saliva. He suffered from tremors and got locked in repetitive movements several times a day, had trouble sleeping and couldn't get motivated to do his physical therapy, the only thing his doctors could offer him. In our first session, we were able to eliminate the tremors and repetitive movements, get him to sleep more soundly, and motivate him to do his PT. After the second session he was able to speak for the first time in ears and he got out of his wheelchair and walked. After 5 sessions you couldn't even tel he was sick and now, 6 years later, he's till walking the dog, gardening, hiking his favorite trails.

Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts and one of the state's most economically challenged communities, with high rates of poverty, significant post-industrial decline, and a large Puerto Rican population that makes it one of the most culturally distinct cities in New England. Spanish-language therapy is essential, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific experiences of Puerto Rican and broader Latino communities significantly shapes the local mental health landscape. Baystate Health operates behavioral health programs in the city, and several community mental health centers provide sliding-scale and publicly funded services for residents who cannot afford private therapy. Common therapy concerns include trauma, anxiety, depression, economic stress, and the complex intergenerational dynamics of a diaspora community that has been central to Springfield's identity for decades.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Integrative Therapy
100%	Somatic Therapy
50%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Dance / Movement Therapy
50%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
50%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
50%	Teen
50%	Young Adult

Client Focus

100%	Persons with Disabilities
50%	Asian
50%	Black / African American
50%	Buddhist
50%	Christian

Alzheimers therapists in Springfield, MA

Whitney Hoke

MJB Wellness LLC